Why Australians Are Moving Out of Cities & Into Rural Communities

If you are one of those people who loves statistics, you would probably know that the number of Australian people moving out of urban areas is on the rise. Of course, the difference between living & working in a city and managing a small farm in the countryside is like chalk and cheese, and when you consider the benefits that a rural environment brings, it’s easy to see why people are making life-changing choices and taking up farming.

In Search of a Healthier Lifestyle

This is probably the major reason for the exodus; living and working in Sydney CBD is hardly a healthy lifestyle. The biggest obstacle to making such a radical change is money; setting up a small organic farm is not only possible but with careful planning, you can set up a small farm that will generate the income you need to escape the concrete jungle. Take a look at some of the barns in Australia that are used to hydroponically grow organic produce, and you can see there are opportunities.

Create a Business Plan

Start by crunching the numbers; if you sell your urban real estate, how much working capital can you come up with? You could take out a business start-up loan using your home as security; before doing anything, you need to take a look at the many options.

What would you grow and where? Land prices are obviously much cheaper in rural locations, and Hunter Valley is very fertile and perfect for a small organic farm. Start with an idea and build on that; writing a comprehensive business plan will answer that big question, ‘Can I generate enough profit to make the business viable?’ People love to make green smoothies from organic fruits and vegetables, while most people prefer organic to processed.

Lifelong Learning

So, you’ve never planted anything in your life, yet you are keen to learn about agriculture. The Internet hosts a wealth of information about small-scale farming; YouTube has hundreds of small farm projects detailing every stage of the process. Plus, you can join farming forums and get advice from those who have already created their own business.

Secure Future

People have to eat, and when you set up an organic farm, your future is pretty much secure, especially as so many Australians understand the health benefits of organic food. The trend for organic produce is growing exponentially, so you won’t have to worry about selling your produce.

Government Aid

It might surprise you to learn that the federal government offers a lot of support for those who wish to set up a business in the agriculture sector. If you are prepared to go solar, the government will help you make the switch to clean and renewable energy. This is definitely something you should explore, and you might find that with their support, your plan is doable.